Breakups can be tough, and while it may sound obvious, often the best thing to do when you’re heartbroken is to take some time to get to know yourself better, grow as a person, and focus on your personal goals. That might look like finding a new hobby, spending more time solo or with family and friends, taking a trip, journaling, talking to a therapist, scream-singing to some heartbreak anthems, or reading some enlightening “breakup books” to help you feel seen and gain perspective.
Great news: we’re here to help with that last one. We’ve rounded up some insightful post-breakup books – from fictional tales about finding yourself to self-help books about moving on – that will guide you toward living your best life. Plus, we added a few fun, distracting reads to the mix. So no matter what your headspace is like or what your plan of action is, take a deep breath, check out our list of books to read after a breakup, and get ready to start healing. Since it can take a while to get over someone, we’ve included plenty of options for heartbreak reads. These 20-plus breakup books will keep you busy, so you can take all the time you need.
– Additional reporting by Lauren Mazzo